2015

When you are in the kitchen at home or in the break room in your office, you may find yourself standing in front of the sink for long periods of time waiting for the tap to run at the desired temperature. For example, you may need hot water for cooking or cleaning, or you may need ice cold water to drink. While you may think that there is little you can do to resolve your issue of waiting for the tap water...

House prices in Clapham are 28.6% above the London average of GBP 508,912 making the typical Clapham home worth GBP 712,467, Clapham is one of the better known areas in South London. It is a large and popular area to live.  It has all it takes to make the singleton looking for a live social life very comfortable or the family looking for good schools, large houses and leisure activities. Below...

The grey pound has become an increasingly influential part of the property market, particularly in the UK. With the population getting older, for example, the number of retiree homeowners is on the up too, which means that a growing number of first time buyers are unable to get onto the housing ladder due to a lack of supply. In April 2015, new government rules will also allow UK...

Winter has been and gone and spring is here. Many people will often use this opportunity to get rid of any old rubbish and tat that might have been built up over the cold and harsh winter months. If you own your own property and are looking to rent it out after a tenancy, chances are it could probably do with a good spring clean too! However, the type of spring clean might differ somewhat as sorting...

Are you thinking of selling your home? If so, the first thing you probably thought about is how much money you are going to make off a quick sale. Although this is important, it isn’t always easy to sell your house as quickly as you would like. However, there are some things you can do to speed the process up. The thing is, you need to get inside the mind of a buyer. What are they looking for? Next,...

Whether you live in a pokey city flat or a spacious country mansion, it’s important to make your home as secure as possible. While some parts of the UK are notoriously more peaceful than others, crime can happen at any time to any one, so here are ten tips to ensure your property is as safe as it can be. 1.     Protect your windows Habitual burglars know how to break through a...

We recently discussed how to make your home look more impressive to sell it at a higher price, which included staging your home for sale. There are companies that can do this for you at a charge, preparing your home to appear as pristine and attractive as possible. There are many steps you can take yourself, though, to maximise the visual appeal of your property and minimise...

Bedrooms are often the most cluttered room in the house with tons of items that are usually of little use. Spring time is here which means it is a great time to do a little spring cleaning and start de-cluttering your home. 1. Multiple Wardrobes and DressersYou may think you need two wardrobes but you probably could do with just the one. You don’t have to dispose of your excess furniture, simply...

There’s a certain charm about living in an old, rustic home, particularly if it’s a protected building or somewhere of historical importance. That said, aging buildings tend to be rather expensive to run thanks to old heating systems and such like, but there are ways to bring costs down – and here’s how. Invest in underfloor heating If your radiators take forever to heat up and...

The spring bounce is a phenomenon that is observed in housing markets every year, as demand from buyers and activity from sellers jumps. While common consensus dictates that the first few months of the year is the best time to list your property on the market, is the housing myth true? We round up four reasons why March is a good time to sell your home. 1. Warmer weather With March comes...